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Calendula Officinalis Flower Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Non-GMO Easy Grow Garden Seeds

Calendula Officinalis Flower Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Non-GMO Easy Grow Garden Seeds

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Key Features

  • Produces cheerful daisy-like blooms in warm shades of yellow, gold, orange, and apricot.
  • Cool-season annual with branching stems and attractive green foliage.
  • Excellent for flower beds, borders, containers, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens.
  • Performs well in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil.
  • A beginner-friendly flower known for its adaptable and easy-growing nature.

Growing Benefits

  • Adds bright, cheerful color to home garden spaces.
  • Easy to grow from seed, making it suitable for beginner gardeners.
  • Works well in containers, raised beds, borders, and cottage gardens.
  • Provides attractive blooms for fresh bouquets and decorative arrangements.
  • Can flower during cooler parts of the growing season when many warm-season flowers slow down.

Seed Specifications

  • Common Name: Calendula, Pot Marigold
  • Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
  • Plant Type: Annual flowering herb
  • Colors: Yellow, gold, orange, and apricot
  • Height: Approximately twelve to twenty-four inches
  • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
  • Water: Moderate and consistent; avoid waterlogged soil
  • Germination Time: Approximately seven to fourteen days under favorable conditions
  • Sowing Depth: Approximately one-quarter inch
  • Spacing: Approximately eight to twelve inches
  • Growing Zones: Commonly grown as a cool-season annual across a wide range of USDA zones
  • Flowering/Maturity: Often begins flowering within several weeks under suitable conditions
  • Uses: Flower beds, borders, containers, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and ornamental displays

Growing Tips

  • Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil.
  • Sow seeds directly and cover them lightly with soil.
  • Keep the soil evenly moist while seeds are germinating and seedlings are becoming established.
  • Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage additional blooms.

Seed Storage

Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark location. Keep them in their original packet or an airtight container protected from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

Unique Facts About Seeds

  • Calendula officinalis is commonly known as pot marigold, although it is different from marigolds in the Tagetes genus.
  • Calendula belongs to the Asteraceae, or daisy, family.
  • Its flowers naturally occur in shades ranging from pale yellow to deep orange.
  • Calendula generally prefers cooler growing conditions than many traditional summer annuals.

Growing Instructions

Planting Season: Sow in early spring for summer flowering or in fall in regions where winters are mild. Choose the planting season according to your local climate.

Sowing: Direct sow into prepared garden soil or start seeds indoors. Direct sowing is often convenient because calendula establishes readily.

Depth: Sow seeds approximately one-quarter inch deep and cover lightly with soil.

Spacing: Thin seedlings to approximately eight to twelve inches apart to provide adequate room for mature growth.

Sunlight: Grow in full sun for strong flowering. Partial shade can be helpful in warmer climates.

Soil: Use fertile, well-drained soil. Calendula performs best where excess water drains freely.

Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist during germination and early growth. Once established, water when the soil begins to dry.

Germination: Seeds commonly germinate within approximately seven to fourteen days under favorable conditions.

Transplanting: If started indoors, transplant young seedlings after they develop several true leaves. Harden seedlings gradually before planting outdoors.

Fertilizing: Calendula generally performs well in moderately fertile soil. If necessary, use a balanced flower fertilizer according to the product label.

Care: Keep weeds away from young plants, provide adequate airflow, and remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming.

Flowering/Maturity: Calendula can begin flowering within several weeks under favorable conditions. Flowering time and duration depend on planting date, temperature, variety, and local growing conditions.